Grit and glamour: Behind-the-scenes docuseries asks what it takes to become a K-pop idol

A new docuseries gives viewers an intimate look at the lives and struggles of K-pop stars, exploring the true cost of making it in South Korea’s cut-throat music industry.

For those seeking K-pop stardom, the path can be long and grueling

Who will make the cut to be in South Korea’s newest K-pop group? CNN follows seven hopefuls during the final week of training ...

BTS propelled K-pop to global stardom. Nearly four years later, they’re back

BTS is back – and coming to a city near you. As the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday in Seoul, the group will announce the ...
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South Korea’s music album exports top $300 million mark

Last year, South Korea’s music album exports surpassed 300 million dollars for the first time in history. Despite a decline ...
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South Korea’s Kakao partners with China’s Tencent Music and Japan’s Line to launch ‘K-pop Artist Chart’

Kakao Entertainment signed separate memoranda of understanding with China’s Tencent Music Entertainment and Japan’s Line ...
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K-pop band 1VERSE debuts with 2 North Korean defector members

SEOUL, South Korea — With two out of five of its members North Korean defectors, the K-pop group 1VERSE is breaking new ground as it debuts its single album Friday. The band represents an unusual ...

South Korean singer G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with Ubermensch album

Multiple songs from the album were ranked high on various year-end charts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Japanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he always wanted to play the drums, so Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi surprised him ...